{"id":7568,"date":"2025-09-11T15:49:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T10:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.print3.in\/?p=7568"},"modified":"2025-09-11T15:51:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T10:21:49","slug":"kristal-digital-imaging-installs-roland-printer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.print3.in\/?p=7568","title":{"rendered":"Kristal Digital Imaging installs Roland printer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kristal Digital Imaging Centre in Kingston-Upon-Thames has expanded its production capabilities with a Roland VersaObject MO-240 UV flatbed printer. Supplied by SOS, the new machine allows the high street-based commercial printer to bring direct-to-object printing in-house and move into new markets.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe MO-240 gives us the capability to print directly onto an incredible variety of materials, from Foamex and acrylic to metal and wood, opening up whole new possibilities for our clients,\u201d said Kristal\u2019s Minesh Amin. \u201cIn just the first few weeks we\u2019ve printed on plenty of traditional gift items like mugs and key rings, but also more unusual objects such as flip-flops.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of the features highlighted by Mr Amin is the printer\u2019s<\/a> <\/em>ability to produce Braille prints, which he says will enable Kristal to offer accessible signage, posters, and flyers. \u201cAccessibility is an important part of design and communication and by offering Braille printing in-house, we can help our clients make their products and spaces more inclusive,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Kristal, founded in 2003, has grown steadily from an independent photo lab into a commercial print specialist. The company reports growth of up to 25% in the past three years, with increasing demand for retail and exhibition display products. \u201cWe\u2019re being asked to produce a lot of acrylics and mount-to-foamex work which suits flatbed production,\u201d said Mr Amin. \u201cAlthough it\u2019s a relatively small machine for this type of work, it represents an important step into a promising new market.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kristal opted for the Roland machine partly due to compatibility with their existing ecosystem. \u201cThey use the same software, which we\u2019ve always found easy and intuitive, but also we know the Rolands are reliable and produce the quality we need and our customers expect,\u201d Mr Amin explained. He added that their long-standing relationship with SOS was also a factor: \u201cThey have always been friendly but also honest and direct, which we appreciate.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Amin concluded: \u201cWe\u2019ve always believed that investing in the right equipment allows us to say \u2018yes\u2019 to our customers\u2019 ideas. For us, it\u2019s about giving our customers more choice, more quality, and more ways to bring their ideas to life. This machine helps us do exactly that.\u201d<\/p>\n

News Courtesy :<\/strong> digitalprintermag<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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